The certificate is designed for individuals who are planning or enhancing a career in a broad range of administrative positions in higher education institutions. The certificate will provide core knowledge for administrative processes in the context of higher education institutions.
This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. For more information about program graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit the disclosure information page at: https://oiep.gmu.edu/gainful-employment-disclosure/.
Admissions
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions. For information specific to the graduate certificate in higher education administration, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 15
This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.
For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HE 500 | Introduction to Higher Education | 3 |
| HE 722 | Organization and Administration in Higher Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 9 credits of electives from the following: | 9 | |
| Higher Education in the Digital Age | ||
or HE 703 | Higher Education in the Digital Age | |
| Finance and Fiscal Management in Higher Education | ||
or HE 724 | Finance and Fiscal Management in Higher Education | |
| History of Higher Education | ||
or HE 721 | History of Higher Education | |
| Cultural Pluralism in Higher Education | ||
| Higher Education Assessment and Research | ||
| College Students Today | ||
| Student Development Theory | ||
| Practicum | ||
| Special Topics in Higher Education | ||
or HE 792 | Special Topics in Higher Education | |
| Higher Education Law | ||
| Contemporary Issues and Fundamental Theories in Higher Education | ||
| Scholarship of Teaching and Learning | ||
| Social Justice and Higher Education | ||
| College Access and Student Success | ||
| Scholarly Digital Storytelling | ||
| College Teaching | ||
| Leadership in Higher Education | ||
| Policy Studies in Higher Education | ||
| Learning Assessment and Program Evaluation in Higher Education | ||
| Internationalization of Higher Education | ||
| Higher Education Internship | ||
| Research Seminar in Higher Education | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |